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    This time, it's for REAL

    Hello I have been overweight most of my life. I was a medic for over 10 years. Last year I developed a restrictive lung disease. Prednisone was the course of treatment. The drug added 100lbs on top of my overweight frame. I finally decided to do something. I failed at Atkins twice in the past not making it past day one. Well today is day 2 and I am ready for the long haul. Here we go!!!
    I was a paramedic for 10 years. Severe lung disease and prednisone left me 200 lbs overweight!!
    Last Weight at MD=389
    Measurements
    Upper Chest=59''
    Waist = 65''
    Hips= 56''
    Thighs= 30''


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    Re: This time, it's for REAL

    Hi
    Well if ur on day 2 you're doing GREAT already!!! If you ever need support we're all here for you Good luck sweetie!!!
    *~Nicole~*
    Highest 350
    2/1/07 Start 320
    Current 248

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      Re: This time, it's for REAL

      Good luck Bob! We're all in this together. Sorry about the lung disease..Hopefully you'll feel a lot better as you lose weight!
      Claudia 36 yo 5'5
      297/238/175
      Start : 4/4/07
      pre-atkins BP 160/110, insulin resistent, hypothyroidism
      currently normal bp..off meds yay!







      pre-atkins

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      • #4
        Re: This time, it's for REAL

        Welcome to !

        Glad to hear you've made it through day 1 this time! It means from here on out you're breaking new ground towards a healthier, slimmer and happier you! (I'm starting to sound like an informercial these days )

        But getting to my point, my welcome is sincere...best of luck on your weight loss journey and if you need anything feel free to give a shout!

        ~Far la bella figura!
        sigpic
        March 2009

        Start Date: Feb. 1st, 2006
        Goal Reached: Nov. 25th, 2006
        Age: 25 male
        Height: 6' 3"
        Waist: 29" (was 44")
        BMI: 18.7 (down from 35.6)
        Starting Weight: 285
        Current Weight: 155 (130lb lost)
        Goal Weight: 175




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        • #5
          Re: This time, it's for REAL

          Originally posted by aemt2bob
          Hello I have been overweight most of my life. I was a medic for over 10 years. Last year I developed a restrictive lung disease. Prednisone was the course of treatment. The drug added 100lbs on top of my overweight frame. I finally decided to do something. I failed at Atkins twice in the past not making it past day one. Well today is day 2 and I am ready for the long haul. Here we go!!!
          Woo Hoo! Day two! You've made a great choice by coming to this board. We won't let you fail if you come around often so we can watch your progress! It is a long haul, but a great healthy long haul, so who could complain about that?

          Good luck on your journey.

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          • #6
            Re: This time, it's for REAL

            Welcome. Theres lots of support and encouragement here! Jump in, get active and enjoy the ride. We've got motivatonal stories/photos, journals, challenges, recipes and lots of friendly people who want to help you succeed. Best wishes!
            Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



            Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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            • #7
              Re: This time, it's for REAL

              Welcome to you Bob! Day 2? That's right... baby steps...one day at a time. I'm guessing you'll be at goal before you know it!
              Before and after:






              PLEDGING FLIGHTS
              Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

              Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
              F/56yrs/5'.4"
              SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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              • #8
                Re: This time, it's for REAL

                Hey Bob. Do you realize that Bob spelled backwards is Bob?

                (Drum roll) Come back at 7:00 for the next show, try the wings!

                haha! Welcome to the spotlight buddy! Excellent start, excellent start!!

                My name is Scooter, and I want you to know that this way of life works! Obviously you've already gotten some great advice by some wonderful people!

                Also, what an excellent chance to sign up for our latest challenge:

                Veggie Challenge:
                http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....7105#post647105

                Isn't that pretty cool. All you have to do is eat your veggies and you get the award?!?! Awards and presentations and you just got here!! LOL!!

                Here are some other threads and links you may find help to get the wheel in motion. The intial moving the wheel is all you need, these links will keep up the momentum!

                Rules of induction:
                http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6782
                Acceptable foods:
                http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6781
                Awesome Recipes:
                http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html
                Caloric Counter/Carbs/Protein/Etc/Reports:
                www.fitday.com (Free on-line, this is awesome!!) or some members use this one
                http://www.thedailyplate.com

                Anyway, congrats on going low carb, make sure you jump around the forums and make your presence known, we are very happy to have you with us!!

                Best of wishes! Life is good!
                Scooter







                Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.

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                • #9
                  Re: This time, it's for REAL

                  Day 4 and still plugging along, see my new post under Induction Phase
                  I was a paramedic for 10 years. Severe lung disease and prednisone left me 200 lbs overweight!!
                  Last Weight at MD=389
                  Measurements
                  Upper Chest=59''
                  Waist = 65''
                  Hips= 56''
                  Thighs= 30''


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                  • #10
                    Re: This time, it's for REAL

                    That's the spirit Aemt!

                    EDIT

                    *This Spotlight-Introduce Yourself thread has been closed due to extended absence of owner. Please feel free to private message any compliments and/or comments to the original poster. If you are the owner and would like to revive your Spotlight-Introduce Yourself please PM the forum mod or an Admin
                    Last edited by sillygirl; July 24, 2007, 11:19 AM.
                    Before and after:






                    PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                    Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                    Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                    F/56yrs/5'.4"
                    SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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